US3348877A
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Removable closure for vehicle bodies
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1966-01-14
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1986-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Caramanna George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/12; B60J7/1291; B60J7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY INCLUDING A SPACED PAIR OF TRANSVERSE HEADER STRUCTURES DEFINING THEREBETWEEN AN OPENING TO BE COVERED, A REMOVABLE TOP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FLEXIBLE COVER MEMBER OF A SIZE TO COVER SAID OPENING, SAID COVER MEMBER INCLUDING OPPOSITE TRANSVERSE EDGE PORTIONS RESPECTIVE TO SAID SPACED HEADER STRUCTURES, RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE RIGIDIFYING FRAME MEANS HAVING SAID COVER MEMBER MOUNTED THERETO AS A UNIT THEREWITH, SAID FRAME MEANS HAVING A NORMAL STATE FOLDING SAID COVER MEMBER AND FRAME MEANS UNIT TO A FOLDED STORAGE CONDITION, COOPERATIVE RELEASABLE SECURING MEANS ON SAID SPACED HEADER STRUCTURES AND ON SAID COVER MEMBER AND FRAME MEANS UNIT LOCATED GENERALLY TRANSVERSELY CENTRALLY OF THE BODY ON EACH THEREOF AND OPERATIVE TO SECURE SAID COVER MEMBER AND FRAME MEANS UNIT TO SAID SPACED HEADER STRUCTURES, SAID COOPERATIVE SECURING MEANS DEFINING AT EACH SIDE THEREOF A DISTINCT SIDE PORTION OF SAID COVER MEMBER AND FRAME MEANS UNIT, EACH SUCH SIDE PORTION BEING INDEPENDENTLY FOLDABLE AND UNFOLDABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE A RESPECTIVE PORTION OF SAID OPENING, SAID LATCH MEANS RESPECTIVE TO EACH OF SAID SIDE PORTIONS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID SIDE PORTIONS IN UNFOLDED POSITION AGAINST THE ACTION OF SAID FRAME MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |